One of the most intense classics in South America is going to take place this Thursday, June 5th, when Chile hosts the qualification game against their neighboring Argentina. A match full of contrast when the World Champions, Argentina, face Chile’s downcast team, with the urge to win and move up from the bottom of the table positions to avoid disqualification from the 2026 World Cup. Here is our Chile vs Argentina prediction.
Unpacking the Match: Chile vs. Argentina Game Analysis
This will be the second time the two teams have faced off in the CONMEBOL qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The first game took place at the Monumental, where Argentina beat Chile 3-0. The situation is similar this time around. Chile hasn’t managed to reach the desired position to qualify for the World Cup, and Argentina hasn’t allowed anyone else to take first place, even though they have already secured a spot in the World Cup.
Chile’s Road to 2026: Recent Scores
La Roja has four remaining games, with no margin for error if they want to be part of the next major soccer event. As of today, they have only 10 points, having won just two games, drawn four, and lost eight. The direct classification seems like a utopia; so, at least they could dream of the playoff between countries of different confederations. In their last five games, they drew against Ecuador and Peru in both scoreless matches, lost to Colombia and Paraguay, and won their match against Venezuela 4-2.
Argentina’s Dominance: Recent Match Scores
The best team in the FIFA ranking has experienced a smooth qualification process with 31 points, 10 wins, one draw, and three losses; 8 points ahead of their closest rival, Ecuador, and with 26 goals and just eight against them, Argentina, attempt to follow their path to glory from Qatar 2022 in the next World Cup 2026 to be celebrated in Mexico-United States-Canada. In their last five games, they beat Brazil 4-1, Uruguay 1-0, Peru 1-0, and Bolivia 6-0, with the only loss coming against Paraguay 2-1 in the Defensores del Chaco Stadium. It is worth noting the return of Lionel Messi after his absence in the previous FIFA matchdays. However, Alexis McCallister, Enzo Fernández, and Leandro Paredes will be absent.
Chile vs Argentina Head-to-Head History Record
The next-door neighbors have faced each other in their history a total of 68 times, with the Albicelestes winning 46 matches, drawing 19, and losing only three to Chile. Nevertheless, two of the most important games in their history were the 2015 Copa América final and the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, both of which were tied nil-nil and decided in penalty shootouts, with Chile emerging as the champion in both editions.
Our Final Verdict: Chile vs. Argentina Score Prediction
History will record that this could be one of the worst periods for the Chilean team, not just for their poor current position in the Conmebol standings, but also for missing the last two World Cups in 2018 and 2022, with the possibility of being absent in 2026 as well on the horizon. That being said, Argentina is likely to overcome Chile in this game without complications. Our prediction at BossAction: Chile 0-2 Argentina.
